Neck Lesion Removal

A neck lesion can arise for many different reasons. It can be present from birth or develop as you grow older. Many lesions are benign and not dangerous to you. Others may be cancerous and require removal. Your surgeon will advise you on this and can determine what the best course of treatment will be. Treatment can involve non-surgical (such as creams/cryotherapy/laser) or surgical options.

Is this right for me?

If you have a skin lesion/mass that is quite obvious and concerns you then come and see our plastic surgeons who will be able to advise you on the best course of action.

What does this involve?

This surgery normally involves a local anaesthetic and is a day-case procedure. The stitches used to close the wound are dissolvable and therefore do not require removal. If the lesion/mass looks suspicious, then this will be sent to the pathologist to review under the microscope.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recovery like?

There is minimal downtime. There is very little restriction in movement and most daily living activities are not affected following surgery to remove the lesion. You will be reviewed by a member of your clinical team, 1 - 2 weeks following the surgery.